IV Therapy and Skills

12/11/2019 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs (get it! haha!) for successful IV placement and therapy. This course will cover: Basic principles of venipuncture and intravenous therapy, including initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy Purpose of IV fluid therapy  Safe infusion and infection control practices, including complications of IV insertion and therapy […]

Research Roundtable

01/08/2020 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Monthly gathering to discuss current research, holistic midwifery care, and integrative care. Open to practicing midwives (CNM or DEM), student midwives, and complementary health providers. We will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9-10 am at Metro Midwifery. You may choose to stay after the Roundtable for emergency skills practice from 10-11 […]

Research Roundtable

02/05/2020 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Monthly gathering to discuss current research, holistic midwifery care, and integrative care. Open to practicing midwives (CNM or DEM), student midwives, and complementary health providers. We will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9-10 am at Metro Midwifery. You may choose to stay after the Roundtable for emergency skills practice from 10-11 […]

Suturing

03/11/2020 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Suturing a metro midwifery skills workshop This 8-hour suturing workshop will cover the basics of laceration assessment and suturing. Skills covered include: Anatomy of the vagina, perineum, and pelvic floor, including the pertinent muscles and nerves Assessment and identification of laceration types and degrees, including information about referral procedures for 3rd and 4th degree lacerations […]

Estimating Blood Loss

07/08/2020 @ 12:00 am – ESTIMATING BLOOD LOSS a metro midwifery skills workshop Seasoned midwives and students alike will enjoy this 4-hour workshop where we will discuss risks and treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, as well as gain hands-on experience in estimating blood loss–both in the water and out! Taught by Gina Gerboth, MPH, RM, CPM $50 registration fee $25 non-refundable […]

Pharmacology for Midwives

09/02/2020 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Join us for our 8-hour virtual workshop, which will prepare midwives and student midwives to be able to administer medications per Colorado’s suturing authority. This course includes information and practice on: Mechanism of pharmacological action Routes of administration Medication use during pregnancy Medication use during lactation Preferred medications for Colorado midwives, including the indications, therapeutic […]

IV Therapy and Skills

10/17/2020 – 12/31/2022 @ All Day – IV Therapy and Skills a metro midwifery skills workshop    In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs (get it! haha!) for successful IV placement and therapy. This course will cover: Basic principles of venipuncture and intravenous therapy, including initiation and discontinuation of IV therapy Purpose of IV fluid therapy  Safe infusion and […]

Estimating Blood Loss

10/17/2020 – 12/31/2022 @ All Day – ESTIMATING BLOOD LOSS a metro midwifery skills workshop Seasoned midwives and students alike will enjoy this 4-hour workshop where we will discuss risks and treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, as well as gain hands-on experience in estimating blood loss–both in the water and out! This class is only offered from May-September as it is an outdoor […]

Pharmacology for Midwives

10/17/2020 – 12/31/2022 @ All Day – Pharmacology for Midwives a metro midwifery skills workshop Join us for our 8-hour workshop, which will prepare midwives and student midwives to be able to administer medications per Colorado’s suturing authority. This course includes information and practice on: Mechanism of pharmacological action Routes of administration  Medication use during pregnancy  Medication use during lactation Preferred medications […]

Suturing

10/17/2020 – 12/31/2022 @ All Day – Suturing a metro midwifery skills workshop This 8-hour suturing workshop will cover the basics of laceration assessment and suturing. Skills covered include: Anatomy of the vagina, perineum, and pelvic floor, including the pertinent muscles and nerves Assessment and identification of laceration types and degrees, including information about referral procedures for 3rd and 4th degree lacerations […]